Description
This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a quick, easy, and comforting oven-baked dish perfect for using leftover chicken. Packed with tender zucchini, creamy sour cream, and a generous blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, it offers a delicious low-carb meal option that’s rich in protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheeses
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped zucchini, cooked chicken, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for even cooking.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to meld flavors and cook the zucchini.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Cool and serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- This casserole is a fantastic way to use leftover cooked chicken breast for a quick, satisfying meal.
- The combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese creates a rich, gooey cheesy topping that’s irresistible.
- You can adjust seasoning to taste or add herbs like Italian seasoning or fresh basil for extra flavor.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 754 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
